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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.26 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.26 and 144.80 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.26 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.26 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.26 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 76,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,057.65/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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